Archive - Fire Escape Bonsai

Lessons from three years in bonsai

Progress comes in many forms. Some of them are tricky to see.

Jan 12 •

December 2023

Assurance of new growth

The longer I do bonsai, the more I feel I can trust my trees to make it to the future.

Dec 29, 2023 •

Bury your nebari

Roots need time to grow beneath the soil, and even more before they're ready for public view.

Dec 15, 2023 •

The “indestructible” plant I can’t keep alive

A winter umbrella tree project. Let’s see if this one survives!

Dec 8, 2023 •

Mulchpilled and leafmaxxing

In a world where everything has a price tag, mulch should be free.

Dec 1, 2023 •

November 2023

Illusions of color

A fall foliage report, with reflections on refractions.

Nov 24, 2023 •

If the monster in The Thing freaks you out, I have good and bad news about trees.

Nov 17, 2023 •

October 2023

September 2023

Principles of resurrection

Making a raft bonsai from a fallen tree.

Sep 29, 2023 •

I don’t like to lie to my trees, but it’s for their own good.

Sep 22, 2023 •

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